Howell Carnegie Library Events for Children/Families
Contact library staff at 517-546-0720 to see if spots are available.
Events Between 08-10-2026 and 09-09-2026
Happy Little Painting: Kids Edition (grades 1-5)
September 01, 2026 06:00PM-06:45PM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (20 seats) Library staff will guide elementary students through independent explorations of various techniques, media, and artistic styles, enabling them to create their own masterpieces. This month, participants will explore the work of Vincent van Gogh. Registration is required and begins at 9am on Tuesday, August 18. Please stay home if you are sick. Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.
Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)
September 08, 2026 09:30AM-09:50AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)
Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group. This drop-in session runs from Tuesday, September 8, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026. No registration is required. Please stay home if you are sick. Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.
Read, Music, Play (RMP) at 2|42 Community Center (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers)
September 08, 2026 11:15AM-11:35AM @ 2|42 Community Church (no seat limit)
Our Read, Music, Play (RMP) Early Literacy Class is geared toward infants through young 3-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s)—though family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the program. Each RMP consists of 20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes/fingerplays. Before or after the class, you are welcome to play and socialize with others at the 2|42 playscape. This drop-in session is held at 2|42 Community Center and runs from Tuesday, September 8, through Tuesday, December 15, 2026. No registration is required. Please stay home if you are sick. Once you arrive at 2|42, meet library staff in the "Kids Park" room. Thank you to our partner, 2|42 Community Church, for providing the space for this class.
Family Early Literacy Class (ages 3-5 with parents/caregivers)
September 09, 2026 11:00AM-11:30AM @ Meabon Room - Howell Carnegie Library (no seat limit)
Our Family Early Literacy Class is geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). Each class consists of 30 minutes of songs, stories, rhymes/fingerplays, and letter recognition, followed by playtime to socialize with others in the group. This drop-in session runs from Wednesday, September 9, through Wednesday, December 16, 2026. No registration is required. Please stay home if you are sick. Library staff may photograph or videotape portions of this event and its attendees for use in promotional materials and on social media.